Rescue volunteer alleges assault by man resembling police officer in Udon Thani

A rescue volunteer has filed a police complaint after being allegedly assaulted by an individual resembling a police officer in Udon Thani, Thailand, according to sources. The incident happened around 00:30 Tuesday near the Sam Phrao Health Promoting Hospital intersection in Sam Phrao subdistrict, Muang district. Video of the confrontation was shared on the Facebook page “Hia Piak Chuai Duay” by the Sam Phrao rescue team.

The rescue volunteer was helping an injured person on a roadside when a white sedan pulled up beside their vehicle. The man who stepped out of the car was unsteady on his feet and wearing a sports shirt marked “Udon Police.” He became agitated when asked if he had been drinking and allegedly slapped the volunteer, saying, “Don’t challenge me.”

A woman in the sedan then intervened, apologising to the volunteer and trying to get the man back into the car, but he demanded that police be called. The volunteers, who are both 22 years old, chose to remain calm and step away to allow emergency assistance to proceed. They have since filed a complaint and medical examination at Muang Udon Thani Police Station.

The man reportedly claimed to be a Border Patrol Police officer, but his identity and official status have not been independently confirmed. The injured volunteer does not want compensation but wants the man to apologize and face legal proceedings. He emphasized that violence against rescue workers while they are helping the public is unacceptable, especially if the person involved is a government official.

The rescue team has retained the video footage of the incident to help prevent similar incidents in the future.